As a native of Khaenri'ah, Chlothar does not believe in the gods (or, more specifically, The Seven and the Heavenly Principles), and prides himself on his impious nature. After the Cataclysm, however, he proclaims that not only the gods, but all those who believe in them to be his enemy. Chlothar is presented as being rather mentally unstable, and his mood often changes at a moment's notice. He is easily overcome with emotion and feels each very strongly — whether it is anger, fear, sadness, joy